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Helping hand on Waiheke Island, New Zealand

New Zealand
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Last activity: 18 Apr 2024

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15 Apr 2024
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2024

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I live and work on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. Only 35 minutes from Auckland, NZ's biggest city. Waiheke has many lovely beaches, wineries and cafes. I live with my son Nico and dog Roxy. We need voluntary help with organic gardening , house cleaning, and yacht maintenance, small building projects and house painting. I do not need help in my business.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Helping to create an idyllic garden setting, hang out with Roxy the border collie, eat fresh vegetables from the garden.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Ready to help, get a bit dirty in a fun and interesting place. Building and fixing around the house, painting and gardening.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
own room, double bed with ensuite toilet and shower. Limited cooking facilities. Own fridge and access.
What else ...
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The space is self contained with fridge and cooking facilities and bathroom/shower. Also a desk and chair
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 865425328624

Feedback (8)

4 Feb 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Megs97)

Great guys, we had lots of fun and got a lot of work done. 5 stars

(Excellent )

10 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Michel) for host

Wow!!!
I wanted to stay just for a few weeks at first but then I enjoyed three wonderful months at Peters beautiful place.
Peter is such a trusting, open and caring person who always has a good story and an open door to listen.
He always tried to find a fitting job for my skills, but aswell I learned a lot and had sooo much fun.
The ceramics and… read more

(Excellent )

8 Oct 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Michel)

Michel is an excellent person and an amazing craftsman. He completed a number of building / carpentry projects to the highest standard and I was very lucky to have him stay with me. He is a great designer and also very willing to do the hard and dirty work. He can put his hand to anything and mastered the pottery tasks that we put to him. Also he… read more

(Excellent )

10 Nov 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Georgina & Louis)

Louis and Georgina are absolutely lovely and a pleasure to host. Thanks for your hard work and great company guys. Mucho recommendo! 5 star guests.

(Excellent )

10 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Georgina & Louis) for host

We absolutely loved our stay with Pete and Roxy! He made us feel so welcome and we had so much fun. We enjoyed many delicious home cooked meals, wine and lots of laughs. Working in the shop was fun, and Kirsten is absolutely gorgeous. We also met Lizzy, Pete's mum, who is really lovely. Pete's place was also lovely, with everything you would need.… read more

(Excellent )

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4 Feb 2024

Left by host for Workawayer (Megs97)

Great guys, we had lots of fun and got a lot of work done. 5 stars

(Excellent )

10 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Michel) for host

(Excellent )

8 Oct 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Michel)

(Excellent )

10 Nov 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Georgina & Louis)

Louis and Georgina are absolutely lovely and a pleasure to host. Thanks for your hard work and great company guys. Mucho recommendo! 5 star guests.

(Excellent )

10 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer (Georgina & Louis) for host

(Excellent )

10 Nov 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Neisha & Luke)

Luke and Neisha were excellent company and great workers. Smart and funny, these guys really shine! 5 golden stars. xxxxx

(Excellent )

31 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Neisha & Luke) for host

Pete was the most fantastic host! We had the best time staying with him, Nico and Roxy. Beautiful house, amazing home cooked meals with veggies from his sweet sweet soil. Felt really at home in Waiheke due to Pete's hospitality. Pete and his mum are angels and we will be back to visit soon. Thanks for everything, you're a diamond!

(Excellent )

8 Oct 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Agnieszka (Agnes))

Agnes is an excellent person and great fun . She is happy to do all kinds of work and does everything with great efficiency. She is very confident and engaging and full of interesting stories and observations. Highly recommended.

(Excellent )

27 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer (Agnieszka (Agnes)) for host

Staying with Peter and his family has been my very first WorkAway experience and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better host if I designed the experience myself! Everyone is so incredibly considerate and accomodating and although there's nothing in it for them, you just feel like they constantly have your very best interests at heart, every… read more

(Excellent )

1 Jul 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Robyn)

Robyn is a fun and respectful person with an ability to learn and excel in every task.
Very hard worker and a very nice person. Thanks Robyn!

(Excellent )

8 Jan 2020

Left by Workawayer (Robyn) for host

Had a wonderful stay on Waiheke working in Pete's studio. Both Pete and Kirsten are super laid back and generous. They included me in all sorts of adventures and family gatherings. Kirsten went on runs with me and took me swimming and on heaps of other adventures, she is one cool gal who I miss dearly! Pete's mom is also wonderful and took great… read more

(Excellent )

15 Oct 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Andy)

We were very fortunate to have Andy working with us for three months. He brought excellent design, IT and social media, ceramic, carpentry and construction skills. He was an integral hands-on and conceptual part of the team during the move and regeneration of our business to a new work space. He supported practically and creatively the… read more

(Excellent )

22 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Andy) for host

I had a great time on the beautiful Waiheke island with Pete. I was originally planning on staying for a few weeks but enjoyed my time so much that I ended up staying for 5 months. I truly felt like part of the family and it was a great experience for my first workaway. I have prior experience with ceramics and a NZ work visa so I was able to earn… read more

(Excellent )

19 Mar 2019

Left by Workawayer (Jessica ) for host

Im glad I gave this workaway experience a chance, due to the other review. I was met off the ferry by Lizzy (Petes mum), she is super lovely and made me feel so so welcome. Pete is really accommodating and will help you out when you ask! His cooking is awesome and being able to pick from the garden (tomatoes, capsicum, basil, eggs, green beans… read more

(Excellent )

10 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host

Some hosts treat you like an employee while others offer a cultural exchange. Unfortunately, I was treated more like an employee here. Instead of trying to make my time on Waiheke fun and memorable, Pete wanted to get as much work out of me as possible. He would go to Auckland for arts festivals, concerts, or would leave to go fishing and get gin… read more

(Good )

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Helping hand on Waiheke Island, New Zealand

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Availability

Details

Description

Types of help and learning opportunities

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Projects involving children

Help

Languages spoken

Accommodation

What else ...

A little more information

Can host digital nomads

How many Workawayers can stay?

Hours expected

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